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Everton Hold Wolves to 1-1 After VAR Hair‑Pull Red Card and Grealish Dismissal

Moyes called the VAR decision 'ridiculous', highlighting looming bans that strain an already thin squad.

Overview

  • Michael Keane scored the opener before being sent off in the 83rd minute for pulling Tolu Arokodare’s hair after VAR official Chris Kavanagh sent referee Thomas Kirk, in his second Premier League game, to review the incident.
  • Jack Grealish was dismissed for two dissent bookings, the second for sarcastically applauding the referee, in his first Premier League red card.
  • Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mané netted a second‑half equaliser, and Everton finished with nine men, holding on through nine added minutes thanks to a late Jordan Pickford save.
  • David Moyes condemned the call on Keane as not deliberate or violent and said he has already spoken to Grealish about his conduct.
  • Keane faces a three‑match suspension if the red stands and Grealish will be banned for the weekend’s FA Cup tie against Sunderland, with Everton yet to decide on an appeal.